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Newspaper
Westville Indicator
Location
Westville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1898
Page
4
On June 25 near Santiago five miles inland American cavalry and Rough Riders clashed with 2000 Spanish defenders. About 12 or 13 Americans were killed with some officers among 50 wounded, while twelve Spaniards died in the brush. Gen Young led the expedition.
The report lists dead and wounded from four troops of the First Cavalry four troops of Roosevelt's Rough Riders and eight troops of the Tenth Cavalry near Playa del Este Cuba. Dead include Capt Allyn K Capron Sergt Hamilton Fish Jr Privates Tilman Dawson Dougherty W T Erwin Corp White and several others. Wounded include Maj Brodies Capt McClintock Lieut J R Thomas serious Capt Knox Maj Bell Lieut Bryan.
During the Albion launch at Blackwell yards a huge water displacement submerged the lower staging and flooded the crowd. Five men, eighteen women, and eleven children were recovered among the casualties. about 200 people had accessed the dangerous light structure near a Japanese cruiser under construction.
The Ohio Republican state convention reconvened at nine in the morning with the temporary organization made permanent. The national administration wing had its way with acclamations for Charles Kinney as secretary of state W T Spear for supreme judge Josiah B Allen for supreme court clerk Joseph H Blackburn for food and dairy commissioner and W G Johnson for board of public works. The platform reaffirms the St Louis plank on protection and reciprocity and endorses steps toward enlarging the navy annexation of Hawaii and the Cuba war aims.
In Cuba the regulars and rough riders fought Spaniards for an hour as Col Wood led operations westward. They stormed a block house and drove the enemy into the mountains. Reinforcements arrived, including Seventh, Twelfth, Seventeenth Infantry and other units, placing U S forces at the threshold of Santiago with plans for a vital assault on the city.
The Dispatch boat Dauntless reported the landing of U S troops at Baiquiri 12 miles east of Santiago at ten o clock Wednesday morning. The US fleet diverted toward Morro castle as transports gathered offshore and Spaniards burned villages and factories before deserting. Dawn saw the iron company pier left intact for US use while ships approached within rifle shot and explosions echoed ashore.
Manila held by insurgents with only the inner city in their hands. They respect property and avoid looting. A London agent claims Aguinaldo and Rear Admiral Dewey have agreed not to attack until American troops arrive, after which cooperation would occur.
Vienna reports from the Daily Telegraph correspondent say the Spanish queen regent will remain in Spain despite a precarious situation. Officials deny rumors of abdication as baseless. Emperor Francis Joseph reportedly wrote to the pope about intervention.
Cornell and Eany win at a London event noted by Lanne on June 24. The terse item records winners and a date, with minimal context.
The report lists wounded and dead among Roosevelt’s Rough Riders including Edward Marshall wounded, with ten likely to die. It names Hamilton Fish Jr and Capt. Allyn Capron among the killed, noting Fish’s New York lineage and Columbia crew history, Capron’s distinguished pedigree, and other officers and privates from various troops.
R G Dun & Co reports little new business from the war, with exports remaining strong and wheat prices stabilizing amid steady foreign demand. The report highlights robust industrial production, minimal labor disruptions, settled wage scales, and rising demand for agricultural equipment construction gear and rail car shipping, plus weekly failures totals.
Washington reports confirm the Cadiz squadron moves east through the Mediterranean toward the Suez route. An American fleet may strike Spain at home and in the Philippines as Congress backs war measures and Dewey receives praise for Manila victory.
A viewing stand near the launch site was swept away by two enormous waves during the ceremony. The powerful surges carried many viewers into the water as the platform collapsed. Rescue efforts are underway to locate and assist survivors and recover the missing. Authorities caution onlookers to stay clear of the water.
In Chicago on June 23 ex banker Ed ward S. Dreyer was found guilty of withholding 316000 dollars from the west park board of commissioners as treasurer. The trial lasted three weeks and 15 indictments remain pending amid the financial downturn. Dreyer faces an indeterminate penitentiary sentence.
In Leadville on June 25 the first post strike activity began with workers cleaning up and digging holes for winches at the Bonaire and Penrose mines. This marks the start of work for the Home Mining company, with preparatory tasks due to finish in two weeks and pumping to begin in downtown mines by then.
Readable fragments show gold seekers in Juneau Alaska and Seattle Washington facing delays and rumors of finds. The note references June and targets ongoing prospecting efforts with uncertain outcomes. Names and dates are unclear due to damaged text.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs opens its fourth biennial convention in Denver with 534 delegates, 25 percent larger than the last. The federation includes 595 clubs with 60 000 members and 30 state federations totaling about 160 000 women pledged to Unity in Diversity. Receipts over two years total 3677 with expenditures of 4979 leaving a 3692 balance.
By June 27 Jaragua dispatches reveal Col. Wood and Lieut. Col. Roosevelt led a fierce assault against well entrenched Spaniards at La Quasina near Siboney. Spanish losses included 22 killed and 70 to 80 wounded, with 39 bodies found. Captain Capron and Sgt. Fish among the dead. Four miles from Santiago, Gen. Chaffee’s columns advance as Cuban forces converge for a coor dinated push toward the city.
The City of Para and other ships with 4,000 troops sailed from San Francisco at 2:30 p.m. bound for Manila. Port Said restricts coaling of Admiral Camara's fleet while Cairo and New York dispatches report Egypt and Egypt’s neutrality limits. Manila reports say Spaniards await American troops with rebels holding 5,000 prisoners and Spanish outposts preparing only nominal resistance.
Key West Florida reports United States Marshal Harr received orders from Attorney General Griggs to detain all captives from Spanish prize ships until further notice. Officials were surprised as many military prisoners had been paroled and were to sail for Spain this week. More than 200 prisoners are confined on prize ships in the harbor, with military detainees at Fort McPherson in Atlanta.
A June 27 collision near Tupelo Mississippi between two sections of the Kansas City Memphis Birmingham line killed four soldiers and wounded others. Col Torrey and staff rode in the sleeper Seville which was wrecked but he was only lightly injured. The center car of troop C from Laramie was telescoped, trapping many soldiers beneath debris.
The president sent two special messages to Congress praising Lieut Hobson of Merrimack fame and Lieut Newcomb and crew of the revenue cutter Hudson for rescuing the torpedo boat Winslow at Cardenas. He also seeks promotion for Hobson, recognition for Captain Hodgson, and medals for the Hudson crew and Powell for advancement to ensign.
Isaac Staples of Stillwater Minnesota died Monday at four in the morning aged 72. He moved from Maine 45 years ago to buy pine lands and settle in Stillwater. Staples logged every season, cutting as much as 55 million feet in a single season, the largest by any firm in the region. His estate is estimated over $1 million.
London dispatch reports a dramatic claim that Spain will be frightened into peace by a slogan squadron headed to Spain, with the navy seeking wide publicity and President McKinley hoping the fleet never sails. Guards for the Soo Canal are detailed, with officers patrolling rocks and locks. Copper River expedition reports and other scattered notices appear from Seattle to Nevada City.
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